roadrunnerh
Well-Known Member
Well fellas, I finally tore into the 383 that's been on the engine stand in my garage for the past five years. This is the first motor I am rebuilding, so I hope to get lots of pointers from you guys who seem to have endless knowledge here!
Heads come off easily after intake, I didn't need a ridge reamer, the pistons came out with just tapping (pounding) with 1" wood dowel rod using a hammer (rubber hoses over the rod bolt threads). Everything labeled and numbered. Lifters are out, cam is out. Tomorrow, I'll remove the crank - any tips along the way are GREATLY appreciated.
This was a running motor out of a '69 Charger XP******** casting date on block 9-17-68. Looks like it's never been apart.
My goal is a hotter than stock 9:1 motor - I know general at this point, but no specific plan.....yet.
Heads come off easily after intake, I didn't need a ridge reamer, the pistons came out with just tapping (pounding) with 1" wood dowel rod using a hammer (rubber hoses over the rod bolt threads). Everything labeled and numbered. Lifters are out, cam is out. Tomorrow, I'll remove the crank - any tips along the way are GREATLY appreciated.
This was a running motor out of a '69 Charger XP******** casting date on block 9-17-68. Looks like it's never been apart.
My goal is a hotter than stock 9:1 motor - I know general at this point, but no specific plan.....yet.